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  Excerpt from  108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas  by Julie Gentile -   How to Use This Wellness Guide  This book was designed by a working mama to inspire other modern mamas to live well in this high-speed world. So many mothers are rush ing through life, looking down at their phones, stressed, worried, anxious, pressed for time, and trying to do it all—to be a good mama, a good part ner, a good employee, a good friend, and more. Too many mamas are sac rificing self-care. I lived this life, too. Something had to give, so I gave to myself. I took charge of my self-care and so can you. In this book, each topic has a Write about it section, to record your thoughts, and a Practice it section, so you can practice a yoga pose or se quence, an Ayurvedic practice, meditation, a breathing exercise, or anoth er wellness practice related to the topic in order to help you live a vibrant life. These beautiful, life-changing practices don’t take time; they give you time. Discov

  San Juan Books is the hybrid division of MSI Press LLC. It allows first-time writers to become published in a traditional way through the reduction of risk by sharing publication costs. All other publishing features are traditional in nature, and most SJB authors go on to be offered traditional contracts for their subsequent books. SJB publications are available as paperback, hard cover, and e-book versions. SJB authors' books very much hold their own against their contemporaries in the traditional publishing division. Indeed, a number of them have outsold their traditional compatriots. Today, San Juan Books presents author and yogi Julie Gentile. J ulie M. Gentile is a yoga teacher, author of two award-winning books:  108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas   and  How to Stay Calm in Chaos: An Everyday Self-Care Guide , and creator of the Stand Up for Your Self-Care blog and YouTube Channel. She is on a mission to empower busy people to prioritize self-care. In 2019, Jul

 Just out from US Review of Books, the verdict is: This book is a must-have companion for those seeking a guide that will help them re-center and re-focus. It is easily accessible for readers of all backgrounds and ages, and it will make them look forward to incorporating the book's message into their daily lives. Read the entire review HERE . For more information about Julie and her books, click HERE . For more posts about and by Julie and her yoga and self-care topics, click HERE . Read about Julie's other book, How to Stay Calm in Chaos , HERE . Julie's books are available at  Amazon Barnes & Noble MSI Press (coupon code FF25 will give you 25% discount)

  Julie Gentile, author of award-winning books, 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas and How to Stay Calm in Chaos, has been interviewed on two podcasts. Check them out: Relentless Pursuit Podcast "Everyday Self-Care" an Interview with Julie Gentile   The Teaching and Learning  Podcast Self-Care for Teachers   For more posts about Julie and her books, click HERE.

  MSI Press author, Julie Gentile, has once again contributed to Natural Awakenings Chicago . This time her artile is about self-care and is titled,  Three Ways To Say ‘Yes’ to Self-Care . This article is a nice complement to her earlier article, \ Self-Care Tips for Parents in a Pandemic . Check them out. And while you are at it, check out our other blogs about Julie and her books HERE .

Yoga instructor and MSI Press author, Julie Gentile, is a busy bee -- busy with information and activities really helpful for busy mothers working in today's stressful situations. Her March 11 Youtube video (see below) is just the latest of a long list of activities, some of which are among the following: Self-Care  Programs Schaumburg Township District Library YouTube Channel Yoga and Self-Care in the Midst of Chaos  (September 15, 2020) Indian Prairie Public Library YouTube Channel Yoga and Self-Care to Help You Stay Calm in Chaos  (October 13, 2020) Gail Borden Public Library District YouTube Channel   Yoga and Self-Care to Help You Stay Calm in Chaos  (December 10, 2020) Elmhurst Public Library YouTube Channel Yoga and Self-Care to Help You Stay Calm in Chaos  (March 11, 2021) Press December 2020 Village of Bloomingdale  Almanac  Julie Gentile - How to Stay Calm in Chaos \ For more posts about Julie and her books, click HERE .   

  Julie Gentile, author of 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas and How to Stay Calm in Chaos , appeared recently on Instagram TV, covering 3 self-care tips for a pandemic holiday as part of The GF Mom Certified 2020 Holiday Guide launch party. View her appearance HERE . Read more posts about Julie and her books HERE .

Julie Gentile, author of 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas and How to Stay Calm in Chaos , has published an article, "Go with Your Gut with Julie M. Gentile," on the Mom Certified website. You can read it HERE . Read more posts about Julie and her books HERE .   

Read our book review clips. Excerpts from reviews all (well, as many as we can find) in one place; right here, with links., so you can read the whole review. From  Readers' Favorite ... definitely recommend this to all readers because it will help them set a healthy and positive daily routine and lifestyle From  Midwest Review of Books Profusely illustrated with step-by-step instructions, "108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas" is an ideal approach to a daily DIY yoga-based health care system... From Goodreads If you’re looking for a way to be healthier and kick start your journey into taking care of yourself, then this book is definitely for you! I highly recommend this piece to any and all busy mamas out there, My mind-shift started on page 3,,, Julie's warm and personal way of addressing the division felt between reality and self care was heartwarming. From  Amazon So thankful for this book!  I    bought two copies, one for each of my daughters-in-law. I

  Get an understanding of How to Stay Clam in Chaos from author and expert, Julie Gentile in this youtube recording of a presentation she made at Schaum Public Library. Watch it HERE . For more posts on Julie and her books, How to Stay Calm in Chaos and 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas , click HERE . Get the books in a bundle--and save a bundle HERE.

  Released today -- the next book in our pandemic series: How to Stay Calm in Chaos: An Everyday Self-Care Guide by Julie M. Gentile. Self-care is more important now than it has ever been. It is exactly what to turn to when you need to stay calm in chaos. is quick read goes beyond the basics of eating well, exercising, and getting quality sleep. Packed with smart self-care strategies, this book can help you get through each day of the week: - Sunday: Stay Present - Monday: Stay Motivated - Tuesday: Stay Flexible - Wednesday: Stay Realistic - Thursday: Stay Supported - Friday: Stay Connected - Saturday: Stay Resilient Whether you write it out, sweat it out, breathe it out, or let it go, these mind-body-spirit practices can help you cope with the ever-changing landscape we are living in. See also Julie's other book: 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas Read more posts about Julie and her books HERE .

Julie Gentile, certified yoga instructor and author of 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mama s , has prepared several yoga videos to help thoe moms to stay in shape and build their yoga skills. Check them out! Stand Up for Your Self-Care YouTube Channel Main Page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQUqKtnNf7VT3_Uq0_Y6DNQ 15-Minute Feel-Good Yoga Practice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNXCpfViK-M&t=434s 5-Minute Yoga Break https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgnly57T1vo&t=141s Scan Your Senses in 2 Mindful Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STqg1mPTdkM&t=62s  A Self-Care Book for Busy Moms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY7tYe9ARMM&t=1s For more posts by and about Julie and her books, click HERE .